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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,214.48, 1,127,602.32 and 278,772.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,214.48, 1,127,602.32 and 278,772.72 is: 417,892.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,214.48 : 1,127,602.32 = 278,772.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,214.48/1,127,602.32 = 278,772.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,214.48x = 1,127,602.32 × 278,772.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,214.48x = 314,344,765,824.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,344,765,824.71/752,214.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,892.47

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